will's web

Retaliatory poetry

This poet weaves his heart's desires in ink;
spins webs of thought to catch the curious.
'Tween lines he hides surprise to make you think
that you've been caught in joy, like all of us.

With silk he pens his verse ... the trap is set;
spun love with hope to bait arachnid's prey.
Casts flights of fancy's fine poetic net ~
unique ideas from a mind at play.

Impaled upon a creeping spider's quill,
we poisoned readers read this writer's write.
There's no escape ~ we're paralyzed by will!
Wrapped up like bugs, we're happy for our plight.

If poetry that makes you smile is sought,
be careful, in will's web you might get caught.

2023

Author's Note

willweb wrote a poem for me. Actually talked to me in the poem. The nerve of him! The dishonorable mention caused me to contemplate commiting poeticide. But I decided my only recourse was to write a poem about him. Expose him for the poetic predator he is ... feeding on our smiles like juicy flies.

Reviews

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

I recently read your poem and was struck by the way you use the imagery of a spider spinning its web to describe your craft. The idea of "webs of thought" catching the reader's curiosity and the "surprise" hidden between the lines is really effective, and I found myself drawn in by your words. Your poem is both playful and thought-provoking, and I appreciate the way you celebrate the power of poetry to delight and inspire readers. Thank you for sharing your work with the world!

[William Michael Reeves]

Actually, this is about another poet here in the cafe. willweb. If you haven't read his poetry I strongly recommend it. But be warned ... his webs are sticky, his venom tricky!

[Arundass TP]

Excellent way of expressing poem in creative way. Liked each and every lines. Keep it up

[William Michael Reeves]

Up I'll try to keep it. Do my best to write a hit. I've got a bunch I've recently writ, and hope they're not a pile of s**t.

Thanks Arundass,
billigami

[Coyote Poetry]

I love to read a good book William. A book to take us to a better place.
"Impaled upon a creeping spider's quill,
we poisoned readers read this writer's write.
There's no escape ~ we're paralyzed by will!
Wrapped up like bugs, we're happy for our plight"
The above lines. So wonderful. The great writers create a web of words and I am thankful for them. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[William Michael Reeves]

I'm a book bug too. willweb's poetry definitely takes us to a happy place. Thanks

[Patricia]

Well hello William, it's nice to see you spinning your web again. You always draw this fly in. Both of us have been busy little insects away from the cafe, so happy to read your writing again.

[William Michael Reeves]

Thanks Patricia, but this is about and for willweb. But your confusion is understandable considering my avatar is a spider and my name is William. I am going to start sharing the new poetry I've been writing pretty soon. Trying to catch up with everyone first. Time!! But do get caught in will's web, it's a fine predicament.

[Patricia]

and there ya go, LOL

[Cherrie Palmer]

Yes feed the handler of the quill with praise and see the development of his silken maze.

[William Michael Reeves]

His phrases amazes our minds and hearts in many ways. Poems that are all the craze that create smiles which on our face stays. Not at all just a phase. I'm convinced his pen is an instrument with which he plays songs to read for days and days. His venom leaves my brain in a poetic haze when that quill stings me, and in reviews he praises.

[Robert Trakofler]

The nerve of that guy Im sending a letter to the Board of Scriveners this sort of thing must be stopped!

[William Michael Reeves]

I know. The Gaul!! If you hear back from the chairman of the board let me know so I can plead my case.

[Miss Sharon]

What a clever and enjoyable write we have here! Bravo. ~Sharon

[William Michael Reeves]

Thank you Sharon. And with that, I will take a bow! Thanks, read you soon.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Yes I should of read the authors note I understand now !

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

I’m sure your web has caught many pretty things
I loved this one Will !

[William Michael Reeves]

This one caught one pretty thing ... your pretty purple eye! I wouldn't be the will in question though Julie. willweb is who I'm writing about. I'm glad you enjoyed this. Thanks

Bill

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Oh my mistake !! I’ll re read it. So sorry but I loved it !

[Aura]

This is one interesting Sonnet Bill, I think its a sonnet anyways. Will's web is definitely a web I'd want to get trapped in. A poem that brings me delight, count me in! I do wonder what sparked this retaliatory poem, for that I might have to look through Will's web of poems! A fun, lighthearted piece Bill, thanks for sharing!

[William Michael Reeves]

It was his poem 'Thats it!,.. .Period'. I've been harassing him about using invisible periods. It might be back a page now. His pen scurries around so quickly! Thanks Aura

[Aura]

You are most welcome. Periods are definitely subjective things, can be a cause for contention ... or creativity!